A new poll showed that Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung is leading the next Presidential candidate preference survey. Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol had a 10 percent-level approval rating.According to the public opinion poll carried out by Korea Research at the request of MBC on Ju

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Kim Dong-yeon, who is considered a fast-growing Presidential candidate, criticized the income-led growth of the government of President Moon Jae-in through the publication of a book.Kim is rapidly looming as a Presidential candidate i

Lee Joon-seok, chairman of the conservative main opposition People Power Party, picked former President Park Chung-hee as the most respected politician.Asked if he intends to run for the 2027 Presidential election, Lee said, "If I succeed in the position of party leader, there will be many possibili

With Choi Jae-hyung, former chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), joining the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on July 15, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea strongly criticized, saying, "He has damaged political neutrality, which is the core value of democracy. It is a wast

The following report is based on materials and photo provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to The Korea Post media, puiblisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news media since 1985.—Ed.On 15-16 July, the International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges

The following article was provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.At the session of the UN General Assembly, held on May 22, 2018, it was decided to declare June

The following article was contributed by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.—Ed.The international community frequently expresses its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its determination to fight terrorism. This is an appropriat

The following article was contributed by Mr. Jiri Havel, a graduate student of Economics at Yonsei University in Seoul.—Ed.Cooperation between Czech Republic and Korea can produce future leaders. Czech Republic is a small country that is highly dependent on international trade with other countries.W

Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the People Power Party (PPP) said on July 10, “If the Minister of Unification thinks that his ministry is of any use the minister then is not working properly and a new minister is in order.”According to Korean-language newspaper reports in Seoul on July 10, Chairman Lee mad

Many people in Korea, the established generation in particular, believe that the Korean business people, especially the conglomerates known as Jaebeol, are true patriots of Korea and the Korean people. The do a lot for the good the country. And on many occasions, they are dependable supporters of th

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik of The Korea Post mediaChairman Lee Jun-seok of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said that the front-running Presidential Candidate Yoon Seok-youl (former prosecutor general) would board the PPP band wagon for the Presidential race “when he thinks the time is r

“Gyeongsangbuk-do is promoting large-scale projects to strengthen the competitiveness of traditional industries,” said Lee Cheol-woo, governor of the province.In an interview with The Korea Post media, Gov. Lee said, “The steel, electronics, auto parts and textile industries that have led the Korean

Who is going to take over the government of incumbent President Moon Jae-in? At present, the front runner is former Attorney General Yoon Suk-yeol followed closely by Governor Lee Jae-myung of the Gyeonggi Province and then by former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon who presently remains in a single digi

Participation of international organizations and foreign observers is essential for the conduct of open and transparent democratic elections. Election observation in most countries is an important aspect for promoting political rights of people.The Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan stipula

Ambassador Abida Islam of Bangladesh in Seoul hosted a reception at the Emerald Room of the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on July 1, 2021 to mark the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Ambassador Islam took the initiative to translate The Unfinished M

On June 30, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Youth and Students Forum.Tashkent’s Botanical Garden, where the forum’s events are held, is festively decorated. Exhibitions and demonstrations of the achievements of young people in science, technology, literature and art have been orga

On the former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration to run for the Presidency, People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok said on June 29, "It was a wonderful speech." On the same day, CEO Lee posted on Facebook, "I heard the speech of former Prosecutor General Yoon in the car.”He said, “It co

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl has officially started his high-profile Presidential candidacy today (June 29), four months after he stepped down as prosecutor general. He declared, “I will do my level best to rebuild justice and the rule of law in the Republic of Korea!”Speaking at the Yoo

The following details were provided by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul to The Korea Post media for publication. The Korea Post is 36 years old this year, and owns and operates a total five media, 3 in English and 2 in the Korean-language.—Ed. The Embassy of Bangladesh has actively participated in

Lee Jun-seok, head of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), said on June 26 that he wants to hold a policy contest ahead of the Presidential election slated for March 9, 2022.PPP leader Lee made the remarks on his Facebook page, saying, "The debate battle to select our party’s spokespersons